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The '''ultimate key''' is a recurring magical item that can change its form to fit any possible lock, as opposed to the [[magic key]] which can only undo magical seals on doors and the [[Thief's Key]] being limited to breaking simple locks. It is necessary to | The '''ultimate key''' is a recurring magical item that can change its form to fit any possible lock, as opposed to the [[magic key]] which can only undo magical seals on doors and the [[Thief's Key]] being limited to breaking simple locks. It is often necessary to make progress in the later stages of a game's story, usually by opening a jail door. | ||
The key first appeared in {{Dragon Quest III}}, and has been included in nearly every main series game since then. As of the release of {{DQ1&2HD}}, only {{Dragon Quest X}} does not include the ultimate key in any version. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|location=[[Kol]] | |location=[[Kol]] | ||
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The old system of single-use magic | The old system of single-use magic [[key]]s is replaced by the usual three-key system. The ultimate key is dropped by [[Spiketail]] following its defeat in [[Kol]] near the end of the game, and is required to access the upper floors of the [[Shrine of Rain]]. This game introduces locked chests that can only be opened with certain keys. The ultimate key can open grey-colored chests and doors. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Ultimate key artwork DQIII GBC.jpg| | Ultimate key artwork DQIII GBC.jpg|{{Dragon Quest III}}, 2001 | ||
DQIV_Final_Key.png|''Dragon Quest IV'', 1990 | DQIV_Final_Key.png|''Dragon Quest IV'', 1990 | ||
Item Storybook Ultimate Key 1.jpg|The ultimate key in the 1989 ''Item Storybook''. | |||
Item Storybook Ultimate Key 2.jpg | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||